WHAT PHOTOGRAPHY MEANS TO ME

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My love for photography has grown alongside my own life experiences. I’ve come to understand how quickly time passes, how much changes, and how meaningful it is to hold onto the little things. That’s why I do what I do.

Photography, to me, is about slowing down in a world that never stops moving. It’s about noticing the small things—the way your child reaches for your hand, the laughter you didn’t expect, the quiet in-between moments that often go unseen.

One More Smile Photography is more than a name. It’s a reminder. A reminder to pause, to stay present, and to hold onto just one more moment before it becomes a memory.

This rebrand reflects my growth—not just as a photographer, but as a person. I’ve learned that the most meaningful images aren’t the perfectly posed ones… they’re the honest ones. The ones that feel like you.

I chose the name One More Smile because I’ve learned that the most beautiful things in life aren’t the ones that are perfectly planned—they are the ones we reclaim. After a season of 'starting over' and navigating the quiet corners of a fresh beginning, I realized that even on the hardest days, there was always room for one more moment of joy.

For me, that 'one more' represents resilience. It’s the giggle from my kids when things felt heavy; it’s the golden light breaking through the Lake County oaks after a storm; it’s the breath of relief when you realize you’re going to be okay. I’m not just here to capture a pose; I’m here to find that extra spark of magic that happens when you finally feel like yourself again.

My business is a celebration of the fact that no matter what your story looks like, there is always, always room for one more smile.

Specializing in Portrait Photography

THIS TIME IN YOUR LIFE, WILL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN.

I specialize in Family, Children, Maternity, Engagement, and High School Senior photography. I truly enjoy Portrait Photography and making my clients feel welcome and at home in our sessions. Capturing the special moments that come once in a lifetime. 

I find out from my clients what they are looking for in our session, what vision they have for the session and what ideas they might have for the session. I am always improving my skill and finding out new ways to create stunning photographs!